Serenace 0.25 MG Tablet 10

Medlife

Rs. 12.00Rs. 12.00

Uses :

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat behavioral disorders such as psychosis or schizophrenia, mania, and paranoia. It is also used to treat Tourette’s syndrome, a condition that involves unwanted repetitive movements and sounds.

Mode of drug action

Haloperidol drug acts on the dopamine receptors and inhibits the release of dopamine neurotransmitter. Dopamine helps in faster transmission of impulse. Thus, inhibition of dopamine release leads to inhibition of nerve impulse decreasing symptoms of psychosis.

• Don’t stop the medication abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as confusion, headache, tremors, and hallucinations.

What else should I know?

1. Is haloperidol addictive?
No significant evidence to prove that haloperidol is addictive. However, it is beneficial to use serenace for the prescribed duration.

2. Is haloperidol an antidepressant?
No, haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat behavioral problems such as psychosis and mania.

3. Can I take alprazolam with haloperidol?
Don’t take any sedative such as alprazolam along with haloperidol medication as both the drugs can cause drowsiness leading to prolonged sedation.

4. Does haloperidol cause Parkinson’s disease?
First generation antipsychotics such as haloperidol can cause Parkinson’s disease. However, if your doctor prescribes haloperidol, use the drug as per instructions.

5. How can I identify if I have an overdose of haloperidol?
If there is an overdose of haloperidol, you may experience extreme drowsiness, agitation, tremors, weakness, and irregular pulse.